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Guidance for Crown Court legal aid claims has been updated.
Chance to help shape the criminal justice system digital future for defence.
‘Fastrak’ scheme operated by National Taxing Team mandatory from 1 October 2015.
Book now to learn how to claim under the new fixed fee model which starts on 1 October 2015.
Procurement process for additional contracts in the Devon and Cornwall 1 procurement area closes at 12pm on 9 September 2015.
Stop payment delays and money being recovered by avoiding the most common errors when submitting civil taxed billing claims.
Enhancement addresses user feedback on making amendments.
Tips to prevent your criminal application being rejected.
Tender intentions for Crime Defence Direct and Police Station Immigration Telephone Advice Service.
We have recently changed the way we process emails in civil certificated cases to improve customer service.
Revised guidance takes into account Court of Appeal decision in the case of Letts v The Lord Chancellor.
High Cost Crime Team to assess special preparation claims under both the Litigators and Advocates Graduated Fee schemes from 1 September 2015.
Tender processes opened on 18 August 2015 for additional contracts in the Devon and Cornwall 1 and Hampshire 2 procurement areas.
Enhancements address CCMS user feedback on evidence requests and bills.
Digital manual closing on the 31 August 2015 and alternative resources are available for guidance on civil and criminal legal aid schemes.
Telephone service helps legal aid clients with Crown Court cases.
82% of all applications are now made using the CRM14 eForm.
Try switching browsers if you experience issues logging into CCMS.
Very High Cost Case (VHCC) care cases for 1 advocate or solicitor-advocate to operate under new fixed fee model from 1 October 2015.
Assessment of ‘borderline’ and ‘poor’ prospects cases changes following judgment.
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